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Monday, December 21, 2009

I'm baaack! Two seasons have passed since my last podcast, but I'm so hap-happy to come back at the most wonderful time of the year! This one is for Christmas Music lovers -- I count myself proudly among them -- I hope you enjoy these songs as much as I do!

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

I had a different podcast planned for this week and spent many days in resistance to a Michael Jackson tribute, as I feel we're already inundated with MJ news and footage 24/7 and will be for some time to come. But as my numbness to his death wore off, it suddenly became imperative to spend an hour celebrating the musical contributions of one of the most spectacular talents we will ever see in our lifetime. Of course there's no way to be comprehensive in one hour, so I just went for songs that are representative of Michael's entire career or that, doggone it, just felt right. I will be back with my regular format next time, but this time, it's all about The King Of Pop.

Playlist:

"This Place Hotel"

"Never Can Say Goodbye"

"I'll Be There"

"Dancing Machine"

"Enjoy Yourself"

"Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)"

"Ben"

"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"

"Billie Jean"

"Human Nature"

"Remember The Time"

"Butterflies"

"Man In The Mirror"

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

In honor of absolutely nothing other than good, fun music, this week's podcast focusses on artists from across the pond. So break out your tea, your Trilby hats and your Doc Maartens -- it's all about the U.K. today!

Friday, June 19, 2009

Last time, Skip threw down with his favorite male singers. This time, he brings it with the ladies. Click below to hear some of the sexiest, sassiest, strongest, and smoothest distaff singers to ever step in front of the mic!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Above is a photo of me and my dad, Thomas Lakin, from 1969 -- the year I was born. Ever since then, he has been a major musical influence on me, particularly in my teens and 20s, when he did so purposefully. Unfortunately he passed away in 1994, but his spirit and guidance live on with me always, particularly through the music he loved and shared so enthusiastically. In honor of Father's Day, I'm podcasting a smattering of the music my father gave to me one way or the other -- I hope you enjoy and have a terrific Father's Day!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

They're back! As promised in my "Teen Dreams" podcast, if I got enough requests, I'd do a follow-up show on Teen Idols. Happily, my wonderful listeners did not disappoint, so here's "Teen Dreams, Pt. 2: The Collective" -- entitled such because, to paraphrase "High School Musical," we were all in this together. It was as much fun as Part One for me, and I hope you feel the same. And as a "Teen Dreams" video bonus, you can click right here to link to Janet's still-incredible "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" video or Madonna's iconic "Lucky Star" video! Enjoy!